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SICANGU EYAPAHA

SEPTEMBER 2018

Rosebud Sioux Tribe

SICANGU EYAPAHA TransCanada begins

construction on Keystone
XL Pipeline
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Update from President

Rodney M. Bordeaux
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REDO UPDATE
Page 4

Another Successful
Youth Employment
Page 5

Tribal Officials Take Office

Page 8

Suicide Prevention
Awareness Month Activities
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Suicide Awareness
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TransCanada begins construction on Keystone XL pipeline
ROSEBUD, S.D. –TransCanada
has begun construction of the
Key- stone XL pipeline near
the Rose- bud Reservation,
just a week after the Rosebud
Sioux Tribe (Sicangu Lakota
Oyate) and the Fort Belk- nap
Indian Community (Assiniboine
(Nakoda) and Gros Ventre
(Aaniiih) Tribes) sued the Trump
Administration for its illegal
approval of the pipeline.
Bulldozers were seen this
week grading the land in Tripp
County, South Dakota, adjacent
to Rosebud lands. Construction
has begun despite the fact
that there are three lawsuits
currently going on. The one
S vation was established in 1889
week cites the fact that the
Trump Administration has not
undertaken any analysis of:
trust obligations, the potential
impact on tribal hunting and
impacts on the Rosebud Sioux
Tribe’s unique water system,
the potential impact of spills on
tribal citizens, or the potential
impact on cultural sites in the
path of the pipeline. This is in
violation of federal law.
“The United States is allowing
TransCanada to begin
construction even though there
has been no review of our treaty
or the impacts to our people,
our water, or our environment,”
President Rodney M. Bordeaux
of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. “We
law is followed.”
The Rosebud Sioux Tribe and the
Fort Belknap Indian Commu-
nity intend to move ahead with
their claims against the United
States and to demand that the
United States honor its legal
obli- gations.
About the Rosebud Sioux Tribe:
The Rosebud Indian Reser-
by the United States’ partition
of the Great Sioux Reservation.
Created in 1868 by the Treaty of
Fort Laramie, the Great Sioux
Reservation originally covered
all of West River, South Dakota
(the area west of the Missouri
River), as well as part of northern
Nebraska and eastern Montana.
About the Fort Belknap Indian
Community: The Fort Belknap
Indian Reservation is homeland
to the Assiniboine (Nakoda) and
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Gros Ventre (Aaniiih) Tribes. Fort
Belknap Indian Reservation was
created by an Act of Congress on
May 1, 1888 and the Fort Belknap
Agency was established at its
pre- sent location, four miles
southeast of the present
township of Harlem, Montana.
It is the fourth largest Indian
reservation in Montana. The
Fort Belknap Indian Commu-
nity Council is recognized as
the governing body on the Fort
Belk- nap Reservation and the
7,000 tribal citizens.
About NARF: The Native
American Rights Fund is the
national Indian rights legal
services organi- zation in the
country. Since its in- ception in
1970, NARF has repre- sented
over 275 Tribes in 31 states in
such areas as tribal jurisdiction
and recognition, land claims,
protection of Indian religious
freedom, and many others.
This legal advocacy on behalf of
Native Americans continues to
play a vital role in the survival of
tribes and their way of life. For
more information, visit www.
narf.org
Bulldozers were seen this week
grading the land in Tripp Coun- ty,
South Dakota, adjacent to Rosebud
lands. Construction has begun despite
the fact that there are three lawsuits
Rose- bud Sioux last week cites the fact
that the Trump Administra- tion has
not undertaken any analysis of: trust
obligations, the potential impact on
poten- tial impacts on the Rosebud
Sioux Tribe’s unique water sys- tem,
the potential impact of spills on tribal
citizens, or the potential impact on
cultural sites in the path of the pipeline.
This is in violation of federal law. Photo
by Madonna Antoine (Facebook).
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Update from Rodney M. Bordeaux, Tribal President

Hau Mitakuyepi, greetings relatives!
I am excited to provide my first update from the office of
the President to the Sicangu Oyate.
In traditional Lakota society an individual was selected
to be the camp Eyapaha and their job was to announce
to the people the important decisions and happenings
within the camp circle. Because of this, our people were
informed and they were able to act as one. It is just as
important today as it was to our ancestors to maintain
communication and transparency. People need to know
what we are doing to make a better life for our tribe.
That’s why one of my first goals as president was to get
the Eyapaha back up and running.
In every Eyapaha issue I’ll be providing an update from
the Office of the President. My office will be providing
information on our priorities, work and accomplishments.
Our Tribal Council consid- ers many important matters
when meeting and passing tribal legis- lation. Our tribal
programs have many responsibilities and it’s im- portant
for the people to know our work.

My staff and I have been settling in and doing our

best at getting the office in order. The priorities of the
tribe include, education, health care and economic
development. We will be highlighting
specific plans and actions around these priorities. We’ll
be utilizing social media and other forms of media
outreach on a weekly and monthly basis so that we can
Rodney M. Bordeaux
reach many different audiences among our tribe and
although I may be new to the social media world, keep Office Hours: 9:30am-5pm - (605)-747-2381
an eye out for updates. I am thankful and honored to Rosebud Sioux Tribe Presidents Office
serve the Sicangu Nation! rodney.bordeaux@rst-nsn.gov

PRESIDENT BORDEAUX APPOINTS STAFF

ROSEBUD INDIAN RESERVATION – On September 4, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe held a Swearing-In Ceremony
for recently elected president, Rodney M. Bordeaux; the re-elected Vice President, Scott Herman and 10
Council Representatives. In Previous years, President Bordeaux had also served three terms (2005-07, 2007-09,
2009-12) and was quick at filling his seven critical staff positions, according to a press release.
President Bordeaux serves as Itancan, chairman of council and is the chief executive of the tribe. In his
opening ad- dress, Mr. Bordeaux stated he will work closely with new- ly re-elected Vice President Herman
and each of the Council repre- sentatives. “We have been charged with a great opportunity to work for our
people and the dedication that it takes to do that will be challenging at times, but we can do this together,”
stated President Bordeaux. President Bordeaux also expressed his commitment to serving the Oyate. He
pledged to increase communication between tribal government and the people by using all available outlets
from social media to traditional news- print to keep the public informed. The President also plans to visit
students at Saint Francis Indian School, Todd County and other schools, where he hopes to inspire a new
generation of leaders.
“This office is designed to make a difference for our Oyate by expecting accountability and being a great role
model, along with a healthy approach,” said Tina Spotted Calf-Martinez,
who has been appointed as the Executive Assistant to the President. She
had previously served as the Department chairwoman for the Lakota
Studies Department at the Sinte Gleska University.
The President’s Office also appointed Mary Lambert, Ad- ministrative
Assistant; Leanora Fast Dog, Administrative Assistant; John Spotted Tail,
Community Liaison; Sarah Hart, Program Specialist; Nicole Marshall,
Executive Ad- ministrative Assistant; and Madonna Sitting Bear, Eco-
nomic Research & Development Specialist.
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REDCO UPDATE
At the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Economic Develop-
ment Corporation (REDCO), we believe in
mak- ing the world a better place by enhancing

and make impacts. As summer winds down, we

would like to share more about our recent work.
On June 11, REDCO Construction Group and the Ground breaking on the new wacipi arbor included (L-R)
Sicangu Nation Employment Training Pro- gram Willie Kindle (former RST President), Scott Herman (RST
(SNETP) broke ground for the renovation of the Vice-president), Julie Peneaux (former RST Secretary),
Joshua Iron Shell, Lauri Bordeaux (SNEPT Director),
Rosebud powwow grounds. The partnership Phil Two Eagle (RST Treaty Office Director) and
provided on-the-job training and mentorship Wizipan Little Elk (REDCO CEO).
to SNETP employees. Two months later, the
pro- grams held a ribbon cutting ceremony to
celebrate the opening of the arbor. The 142nd
Annual Rose- bud Fair began the next day with
the newly con- structed arbor at the center.
REDCO Construction Group is honored to be
part of this project and the company is excited to
begin work on the rodeo grounds in the fall.
Although some of our divisions focus on busi-
E O
ing the community. One of REDCO’s community
development projects, The Sicangu Food Sover-
eignty Initiative, had a phenomenal year, harvest-
ing over 3,5000 pounds of produce to date.
The Initiative also moved the weekly farmers’ The Adam Bordeaux Memorial Arena was completed
markets to a more central location in Mission in time for the 142 Annual Rosebud Sioux Tribal Wacipi.
this summer. This change helped increase
participation from both vendors and customers.
As REDCO continues to grow and expand, our
capacity to give back increases. The organization
was pleased to announce the REDCO Micro
Grant opportunity for Rosebud enrolled

of college this year. The micro-grants are for

$2,500 each with the pur- pose of investing

time higher education costs. Ap- plications

were due September 30th and recipients will be
announced in October.
REDCO’s commitment to enhancing peoples’
lives is seen in our values of sustainability, hones-
ty, dedication, and innovation. In living these
val- ues, we help create a sustainable Lakota
economy. We are honored to do the work we do
and look forward to the future.
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The Sicangu Food Sovereignty Initiative, had a
phenomenal year, harvesting over 3,5000 pounds
of produce to date. The Initiative also moved the
weekly farmers’ markets to a more central location
in Mission this summer.
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SNETP CLOSES ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SUMMER
The Rosebud Sioux Tribe’s
Sicangu Nation Employment
and Training Program once
again sponsored the Summer
Youth work project. Young
people between the ages of 14-
21 were hired to work part-time
jobs during a 10-week period.
from June 7 through July 11. The
sec- ond session 5-week session
began on July 12 and ended on
August 15. All youth employees
and their families were invited
to an Awards Dinner held on
August 17, which was held at
the Todd County School District
dining hall. Everyone enjoyed
Subway sandwiches, chips and
pop.
Guest speaker Leon
Leader Charge offered the
young people works of
encouragement. Several
awards were distributed to the
young workers. Including 19
Outstanding Employee awards,
of achievement, clothing and
a cash award. There were
also 66 youth workers who
achieved perfect at- tendance.
achievement, clothing and a
cash award.
Outstanding youth workers
were Zollie Aguilera, Hunter
Brave, Jolene Farmer, Xavier
Fisher, Ca- den Ginsbach,
King Horse Look- ing, Michael
Iron Horse Jr., Tatewin Lamb,
Andrew Little Boy, Reign Little
Elk, Michael Little Thunder Jr.,
Winter Little, Justice Morrison,
Angela Never Misses A Shot,
Kyra Schmidt, Steven Searby,
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April Swift Hawk, Haylie Wilson LaPointe, Caylen Left Hand Bull,
and William Zimiga. Ernest Little Thunder Jr., Tyrell
The following summer Long, Paige McCloskey, John
youth workers had perfect McKenzie III, Winnie Medicine,
attendance a their worksites: Lanie Menard, Alana Murray
Jowuan Arcoren, Kathryn Janssen, Stephon Nadeau,
Arcoren, Constance Arcoren, Carlee Olson, Callie Olson,
Deondre Arcoren, Tristan Gaylene Oliver, Keyshawn
Arrow, Royal Bad Hand, Tris tan Peneaux and Zachary Prue.
Several awards were distributed to the young workers. Including 19
Outstanding Employee awards and 66 perfect attendance awards. Each
young person received a cer- tificate of achievement, clothing (t-shirt or
hoodie) and a cash award.
Black Moon, Orlando Big Ea- Also, Trent Poignee Jr., Quincy
gle, Ramon Big Eagle, Taytum Provencial, Henry Quick Bear
Black Spotted Horse, Natalie Jr., MaKayla Rattling Leaf,
Bordeaux, Manitula Brave, I S
Wamni Brushbreaker, Justin Spotted Calf Jr., Neola Spotted
Byington, Payton Clairmont, Tail, Treeyan Swift Hawk,
Enoch Compton, Ireah Crow Katelyn Thompson, Ashaun
Eagle, Kenyon Easter, Bryan Valandra, Kyler Valandra, Daniel
Eagle Star, Hayden Espinosa, Walking Eagle, Judith War
Tanisha Fast Dog and Ryan Bonnett, Bailey Waln, Jeleihla
Good Buffalo. Waln, Doris White Hat, Jalynn
Also achieving perfect Witt, Salma Winters, Kaleigh
attendance on the job was Wooden Knife, Mercedes Mar-
Victoria Guerue, Jayce Henry, I S
Vernon Horse Look- ing, Megan Donna Morrisette.
Hawk Peneaux, Jor- dan
Kills In Water, Katelyn Kills In
Water, Jamie Lambert, Duran
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LOCAL SCHO OL S S P ORTS

SICANGU EYAPAHA SPORTS

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S P O R T S C O N T I
Kylie Deshane Randall
(Todd County Lady
Falcons) was awarded
with the Jordyn Hespe
Memorial Award and
was also named all
tournament at the 24th
Annual Lakota Nation
invitational volleyball
tournament held in
Rapid City, South Dakota
from September 28th
to the September 29th
at the Rushmore Plaza
Civic Center main arena.
Congrats to all teams that
participated.

2018 First Annual Sacred Hoops Golf Tourney - Photo by: Kerni
Check out www.RosebudMediaNetwork.com Sports Section

SICANGU EYAPAHA SPORTS

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HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES BRING
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N U E D COMMUNITIES TOGETHER
By: Bob Gardner, Executive
Director of the National
Federation of State High
School Associations and Dr.
Daniel Swartos, Executive
Director of the South Dakota
High School Activities
Association.
high school this fall is so
important. It’s not only an
opportunity
to cheer for your hometown
team, it is also an opportunity
to celebrate our commonality.
And that’s something our
country needs right now.

Tailgates. Pep rallies. The bond we share is

Friday night lights. The mutually supporting the
new school year is here! teenagers in our respective
And that’s exciting news communities. We applaud
for student- athletes and their persistence, tenacity,
high school sports fans preparation and hard work,
alike. Research shows that regardless of the color of
being a student-athlete the uniform they wear. We
is about a lot more than acknowledge that education-
fun and games. It teaches based, high school sports
important life lessons, too. are enhancing their lives,
In fact, high school athletes and ours, in ways that few
not only have higher grade other activities could. And
point averages and fewer we agree that, regardless of
school absences than non-
athletes, they also develop on, attending
the kind of work habits and a high school sporting event
self-discipline skills that is an uplifting, enriching,
help them become more family- friendly experience
responsible and productive for all of us.
community members.
it Grimshaw Many of the high schools in
Attending high school our state lie at the heart of
White River Lady
sporting events teaches the communities they serve.
Tigers Placed 4th
important life lessons, too. They not only are educating
at the 24th Annual
Among them, it teaches our next generation of
Lakota Nation
that we can live in different leaders, they also are a place
invitational volleyball
communities, come from where Opportunities abound
tournament held
different backgrounds, in the classroom and outside
in Rapid City, South
faiths and cultures, cheer it. Let’s make the most of
Dakota.
for different teams, and still them by attending as many
Congrats to Todd
have a common bond. athletic events at the high
County and St.
school in our community as
Francis for there
That’s why attending the possible.
performance
activities hosted by your

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TRIBAL OFFICIALS TAKE OFFICE

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe changed hands with the
swearing in of the Tribal President, Vice-President,
Council Representatives and Community
Presidents on September 3.
A prayer was offered by Florentine Blue Thunder.
The newly elected representatives, as well as
everyone in attendance, were given wasna,
chokecherry juice and water. Chief Judge
Sherman Marshall officiated the swearing in
ceremony. An honor song was rendered by the
Red Leaf Singers.
“Thank you for electing me your presi- dent,”
stated Rodney M. Bordeaux. “We have a lot of
work to do.”
Other officials taking office were Scott Herman,
Vice-President along with Delores Waln
(Antelope), Arlene Black Bear (Corn Creek),
Clifford Lafferty (He Dog), Lenard Wright
(Rosebud), James Leader Charge (Swift Bear),
Robert Rattling Leaf (Horse Creek), Martha Blue
Thunder (Ring Thunder), Sharon Swift (St. Francis)
and Lester Kills The Enemy (Upper Cut Meat.)
The newly elected Community Presidents were
also sworn in to office. They include Josh Wilson
(Antelope), Fred Arrow (Black Pipe), Madonna M
Antoine Eagle Elk (Bull Creek), Zelda Black Bear
(Corn Creek), Travis A. High Pipe (Grass Mountain),
Rena Leader Charge (He Dog), Elizabeth Hope
Fallis (Horse Creek), Gabriel Medicine Ea- gle
(Ideal), Charles Bull Bear (Milks Camp), Ramon
Good Buffalo (Okreek), Lisa M. Shott (Parmelee),
Robert W. Long Pumpkin (Rosebud), Willard
Henry Sr. (St. Francis), Lynette Bordeaux (Soldier
Creek), Darwin Walking Eagle Sr. (Spring Creek),
Robert A. Becker (Swift Bear) and Ben Black Bear
III (Two Strike).
Two special elections were held for the Butte
Creek and Ring Thunder Community Presidents,
as there was a tie in the first bal- lot count.
Kenneth Farmer of Butte Creek and Angel
Torrez of Ring Thunder were both sworn in to
those positions recently. Upper Cut Meat has an
election scheduled for the first week in October.
Lisa White Pipe, Steve DeNoyer and Sha- ron
Swift were elected at a September 27 Tribal
Land Enterprise shareholder meeting to fill the
seats previously held by outgoing tribal council
representatives Sonny Farmer and Mike Boltz, Sr.

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ROSEBUD PARTICIPATES IN SUICIDE PREVENTION
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AWARENESS MONTH ACTIVITIES

The Sicangu Youth Program and Rosebud Elementary want to thank all the Students, Teachers,
Paraprofes- sionals, Parents/Guardians and Families that came to walk with us on Wednesday,
September 26 from All Stop to the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Headquarters to raise awareness about
suicide.
Thank you to Norman Running Sr., Caroline DeCory and Geraldine Provencial of St. Francis Mission,
Gunner Krogman from Sicangu MVP, Pat Bordeaux, RST Law Enforcement (Iver & Frank), Latoya
from the Shelter, RST General Operations and RaRa Promotions. Bottom left: Sicangu Lakota
citizens, students and families participate in the walk. Bottom right: Students listened to several
speakers talk about the sacredness of life.

“We came together to walk in remembrance of all our loved ones who left too soon. Suicide effects
everyone and it was so amazing to see all walks of life here to support one another, everyone from
our sweet babies to our loving elders. We had such an amazing turn out this evening on Saturday,
September 15, 2018. We hope you all make it home safely. Remember to be a good relative and
check on each other! All our love to you and yours from us at Tokala Inajinyo Suicide Prevention
Program.” Bottom left: Rosebud citizens gathered at the Adam Bordeaux Memorial Arena to offer
prayers before walking to the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Headquar- ters to bring awareness to suicide
prevention. Bottom right: Participants were given the opportunity to make posters to carry on
the walk. Many posters were created to remember Lakota relatives who committed sui- cide. A
lunch was served when the walk was completed.

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WANBLI WICONI TIPI -JANEL Y. SULLY- YOUTH

WELLNESS AND RENEWAL CENTER
The RST Sicangu Eyapaha
Newspaper will be
highlighting tribal Programs
each month with monthly
updates (pictures, program
activities, etc) throughout
the year. The Deadline to
submit information is on the
3rd FRIDAY of each month.
For late submissions and/or
questions, please contact RST
Communications at 605-747-
5755.
as thorough as possible and
email to –
comm@rst-nsn.gov
PROGRAM NAME: Wanbli
Wiconi Tipi -Janel Y. Sully-
Youth Wellness and Renewal
Center
cultural, societal, kinship
Wowacintanka (Resilience), values and healthy families.
and Woksape (Wisdom). HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN
While you are at Wanbli PROGRAM/CONTACT INFO:
Wiconi Tipi this is what is Wanbli Wiconi Tipi -Janel Y.
expected of you: Sully- Youth Wellness and
Renewal Center
MISSION STATEMENT:
Wanbli Wiconi Tipi offers www.wanbliwiconitipi.com
structured care for tribal youth https://www.facebook.com/
law violators and their families wanbliwiconitipi
with special emphasis on the
youth of the Rosebud Sioux
PO Box 70
Tribe (RST). This will be done
through a safe and healthy
Rosebud SD 57570
environment for the youth (605) 856-8701 extension 1
and staff. Adjudicated youth (605) 856-5266 Fax
will receive contemporary
schooling and services as well
as tribal disciplinary practices
addressing all aspects of
the Lakota culture to restore

# OF EMPLOYEES: 5
Administrative, 3
Maintenance, 3 Food Service,
22 Juvenile Correctional
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GOALS & OBJECTIVES:

Wanbli Wiconi Tipi provides
programs that encourage
Residents to examine
themselves and make a
commitment to determine
their future by striving to
attain Wolakota (balance
and harmony in their
lives) through the use of
Lakota values of Woohitika
(Courage), Wacantognaka
(Generosity),

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“People care, they

love you, and they
want to support you.
There’s somebody
and something in this
world that is better
because you’re around.
I know it might be hard
to see, but it’s there.
Explore and look for
that. You’re important
and you matter. If you
could stick around for
that, you’d be helping
tremendously. Just
because you’ve been
in one place at one
point doesn’t mean
you can’t make an in-
credible life for yourself
and help other people.
Everybody’s important.
Just because you don’t
see it right now doesn’t
mean it’s not true.”
Josh
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